SmarTire Secures $5 Million Order To Supply Taiwanese Tour Bus Industry
RICHMOND, BC, June 14, 2004; SmarTire Systems Inc. announced today that the Company in conjunction with its Master Distributor in China, Beijing Boom Technology Co. Ltd., has finalized a major sales order with its exclusive dealer in Taiwan, Chu Chang International Ltd. The order valued at approximately $5 million invo ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Get Ready for Hot Weather and Summerize Your Car
LOS ANGELES June 14, 2004; The first day of summer is just around the corner. And with rising temperatures and motorists hitting the roads in droves for vacations, the Automobile Club of Southern California is urging motorists to "summerize" their cars and trucks. "It's likely a summer road trip will involve driving in ... Continue reading
Regular Replacement Vital to Pump up Fuel Filter Industry
PALO ALTO, Calif. June 14, 2004; Failure to replace fuel filters regularly results in longer replacement cycles and lower unit shipment demand in the aftermarket. If end users follow the recommendations of vehicle manufacturers to replace fuel filters regularly, fuel filter companies can expect to stem their diminishin ... Continue reading
Ford, General Motors Dominate R. L. Polk's Mid-Year Consumer Loyalty Rankings
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 14, 2004; Owners of Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation vehicles are leading the industry in remaining loyal to their chosen brands, according to mid-year consumer loyalty rankings prepared by R. L. Polk & Co. The results are published as a precursor to the Polk Automotive Loyalty ... Continue reading
Virgin Atlantic to Launch Amphibious Limos
NORWALK, Conn., June 14, 2004; Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Atlantic, today announced that the airline is planning to offer some of its Upper Class passengers the chance to experience the Gibbs Aquada when travelling to and from London's Heathrow airport enabling them to beat the traffic by taking to the Tha ... Continue reading
Program Encourages Consumers to Become 'Do-it-Yourselfers'
Monday June 14, 10:01 am ET ROANOKE, Va., June 14, 2004; With a little know-how and confidence the average consumer can save between $500 and $1,000 a year on car maintenance and repair, simply by doing the work themselves. Advance Auto Parts has launched "We're Ready with Answers," a new consumer education program tha ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Announces Executive Appointments in North America
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 14, 2004; DaimlerChrysler Services announced today several key executive appointments, effective August 1, 2004, within its North American operations. Mark Manzo is appointed President and Managing Director - DaimlerChrysler Services Mexico reporting to Juergen Walker, President and CEO - ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Truck Company Recalls 450,000 Vehicles As Police Raid Home of Former President
TOKYO June 14, 2004; Yuri Kageyama writinf for the AP reported that the truck company spun off from Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday it was recalling 450,000 trucks and buses for defects it had failed to report four years ago when a defect cover-up scandal surfaced. Earlier Monday, police raided t ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shakes Up Cruiser Market With New Suzuki Boulevard Brand
Inspired by Suzuki's GSX-R Sportbike Platform, All-New Brand of Bikes, Accessories and Apparel Is Among the Most Important Launches in American Suzuki History LAS VEGAS, June 14, 2004; With more than 40 years of experience selling high-performance, cutting-edge motorcycles, American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) launches i ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn., June 14, 2004; A two-student team from Hempstead High School overcame the best in the state to win the Iowa finals of the FORD/AAA Student Auto Skills contest. The competition is designed to find the most talented young auto technicians in the United States. Justin Doran and Corey Gansen now advance ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Canton Production of Altima Sedan
CANTON, Miss. June 14, 2004; The first Mississippi-built Nissan Altima midsize sedan rolled off the assembly line today, becoming the fifth vehicle in Canton's production lineup and concluding the plant's aggressive startup schedule, a key component in Nissan's global expansion plans. "Our team did an excellent job acc ... Continue reading
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